I think the Nyko Playpad and Playpad Pro might be the way to go. They work with TegraZone games and no root is required.

Doug Wesson

I do like the Nyko, but some early reviewers say the playpad is very small and uncomfortable after a while. I have big hands so this would be an issue for me. I could do the playpad pro, but it is just as big as a Sony controller and not very pocketable. I am still waiting to see the Steel series in someones hands as it looks promising as well.

http://androidandme.com Taylor Wimberly

Yeah that’s the choice you have to make. Small and uncomfortable or large and not every portable.

Fugu

At that point though does it even need to be pocketable. Let’s be honest if you’re going to want a controller, you’re probably putting it into a bag anyways. Right now, even with those options, I’d still lean towards the PS3 controller a Gameklip http://thegameklip.com/

theviper21

I agree. If I get a gamepad, it’s really only going to be used at home while I’m in bed or something; I’m not going to travel with it. I have large hands too, so I’m probably more apt to go to the PS3 style controller or a PlayPad Pro (probably the PlayPad pro as there is no root required).

http://clarklab.net Clark Wimberly

Just noticed that MOGA isn’t rechargeable. It uses AAA batteries, which I’d quickly get tired of replacing.

Doug Wesson

Didn’t see that about the MOGA, Thanks for pointing it out. I would still use rechargeable AAA’s. I do this in allot of my battery powered devices. (But it is easier when you can just plug it in)

theviper21

It surprises me that in this day in age people still make tech gadgets that are powered only by traditional batteries. Granted, I usually just use AAs in my 360 controller, but I have an adapter to plug it in if I run out of batteries. It’s probably a little bit more expensive to include a rechargeable battery and certainly with something like this that’s mobile you’d want the ability to replace the battery if it runs out while you’re on the go, but I think it should come with a battery pack that can stay in the controller and can be recharged via USB.

geiko

I think using a sixaxis or DS3 is probably best. With a little bit of building, you can make a proper stand that’ll hold the phone on top of the controller. And someone’s already done it on Youtube, so it’s just a matter of following the video.